This week’s blog was originally written by Erin McCallum, 13, as a personal writing English essay under the topic “Something that has had an impact on you.” Erin is cousin to Rosie Bud McCallum, who features in the Wouldn’t Change a Thing book for new parents. Erin is currently in second year at Prestwick Academy Read more about I Met. I Saw. I Loved.[…]
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, step-dads, grandads and soon to be dads out there. We are aware that sometimes support for new parents can feel very mum focused, so to celebrate Father’s Day this year, we asked the WCAT dads what advice they would like to give to a new dad, here’s what Read more about Dear New Dad[…]
Today we hear from one of our WCAT 2020 ambassadors, Claire-May Minett. She tells us about the importance of community, kindness and what being an adult with Mosaic Down Syndrome in today’s world means to her. Thanks Claire-May for sharing your story with us. For those who don’t know my name is Claire-May Minett. I Read more about My Voice…Claire-May Minett[…]
This week Emily shares her story about her little brother, Evan and how he has changed her life and influenced her career choice. Thanks Emily, for sharing your story with us. I’m Emily, I’m 29 and the little monkey in the picture with me is my little brother Evan who is 6 (yes there is Read more about A Sibling’s Perspective[…]
We recently had a chat with David Stanley, the man behind The Music Man Project, providing accessible musical opportunities for children and adults with learning disabilities. In lockdown, the service has had to adapt, launching online lessons, Facebook sing-alongs, music videos and rehearsal material under the banner #MMPwired. Check out their website or social media Read more about Q&A with David Stanley, The Music Man Project[…]